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Shreyas Iyer becomes first captain to be fined in IPL 2026, Know reason here
01
Apr
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Shreyas Iyer becomes first captain to be fined in IPL 2026, Know reason here

Chandigarh: Punjab Kings got off to a brilliant start in IPL 2026 as they defeated Gujarat Titans in their opening game by three wickets at Mullanpur in New Chandigarh. However, their skipper, Shreyas Iyer, has been fined despite being on the winning side due to the poor over-rate of PBKS. Iyer has been fined a massive amount of Rs 12 lakh, even as he became the first captain to face the action for breaching the code of conduct. After opting to bowl first, Punjab Kings took almost two hours to complete their 20 overs. They were also penalised before the…
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UAE preparing to join US in war against Iran to force open Strait of Hormuz: Report
01
Apr
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UAE preparing to join US in war against Iran to force open Strait of Hormuz: Report

Dubai: As the conflict in the Middle East continues to intensify, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is preparing to help the US and its allies open the Strait of Hormuz by force, the Wall Street Journal reported, quoting Arab officials. The move that would make it the first Persian Gulf country to become a combatant, after being hit by Iranian attacks. According to the report, the UAE is lobbying for a United Nations Security Council resolution that would authorize such action.ย  The diplomats from the UAE have also urged the United States and military powers in Europe and Asia to…
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Jet fuel prices more than doubled? Here’s what you need to know amid rise in ATF prices
01
Apr
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Business

Jet fuel prices more than doubled? Here’s what you need to know amid rise in ATF prices

New Delhi: Amid reports that price of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), or jet fuel, has been more than doubled to a record Rs 2.07 lakh per kilolitre, driven by the surge in global oil prices linked to the widening West Asia conflict, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has clarified that the only a partial and staggered increase has been passed to the airlines.ย Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have removed their earlier rate announcement for ATF. New rates now announced by them are as follows -ย Delhi: Rs 1,04,927 per kl, Kolkata: Rs 1,09,450 per kl, Mumbai: Rs 98,247 per kl,…
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Glenn Maxwell omitted as Cricket Australia announces central contracts for 2026-27 season
01
Apr
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Glenn Maxwell omitted as Cricket Australia announces central contracts for 2026-27 season

Sydney: Cricket Australia, today, announced the list of centrally contracted players for the 2026-27 season. They have dropped Glenn Maxwell from the previous list, who has had a lean run at the international level in white-ball cricket. He retired from ODIs in June 2025 and is active only in one format. He hasn't played Tests since 2017 and didn't have a great time in the T20 World Cup as well, where Australia were knocked out in the group stage. There are question marks over Maxwell's T20I career as well now, having faced the axe from the central contract for the…
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Russian military aircraft crashes in Crimea killing all 29 on board; technical fault suspected
01
Apr
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World

Russian military aircraft crashes in Crimea killing all 29 on board; technical fault suspected

Moscow: A Russian military transport aircraft crashed in Crimea on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of all 29 people on board. As per the information, the accident involved an Antonov Design Bureau AN-26 aircraft, which lost contact with controllers before going down in a mountainous area.ย The aircraft was flying over the Crimean peninsula on a scheduled route when communication abruptly broke on the evening of March 31, TASS news agency reported quoting Russian Defence Ministry. Aircraft lost contact before hitting a cliff Officials said the AN-26 military transport plane went off radar around 6 pm on Tuesday (Local time). A…
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April Bank Holiday: Are banks open or closed on April 1? Here’s what you need to know
01
Apr
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April Bank Holiday: Are banks open or closed on April 1? Here’s what you need to know

New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a list of bank holidays for April. According to the central bank's list, April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) is a bank holiday. This holiday is due to it being the first day of the 2026-27 financial year. However, employees will be present in the banks to close their yearly accounts and complete important financial tasks. Banks to remain open for the public in these cities Today, banks complete internal financial work such as closing accounts for the previous fiscal year, data verification, preparing balance sheets, and conducting annual audits. According to…
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Full list of 48 qualified teams, finalised groups after UEFA Qualifiers final
01
Apr
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Full list of 48 qualified teams, finalised groups after UEFA Qualifiers final

New Delhi: The upcoming FIFA World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada will see 48 teams participating for the first time in history. For the first time, teams from all seven continents will be taking the centre stage in the global footballing extravaganza. Defending champions Argentina will be aiming to defend their title, while several teams from the 2022 edition will also go missing. The tournament is set to get underway on June 11 and a total of 104 matches will be played across 16 cities. The USA will host a mammoth 78 games, including the knockout rounds and…
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‘Go get your oil, securing Strait of Hormuz is not for us’: Trump lashes out at allies amid Iran war
01
Apr
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‘Go get your oil, securing Strait of Hormuz is not for us’: Trump lashes out at allies amid Iran war

Washington: US President Donald Trump sharply criticised American allies for not stepping up in support of the United States amid its ongoing military operations against Iran. Addressing reporters, he said nations reliant on the Strait of Hormuz should take responsibility for keeping it open, adding that the American military would likely wind down its attacks within two to three weeks. He stated, "go get your own oil" and insisted that securing the strategic chokepoint is "not for us."ย Trump made the comments shortly after signing an executive order aimed at restricting mail-in voting. "That's not for us... That will be for…
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LPG Price Hike: Restaurant, quick service restaurant (QSR) and hotel stocks in focus
01
Apr
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LPG Price Hike: Restaurant, quick service restaurant (QSR) and hotel stocks in focus

Mumbai: Quick service restaurant (QSR), restaurant and food delivery stocks will be in focus on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, as the prices of commercial LPG cylinders have been hiked. The hike comes amid a surge in global oil prices driven by the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The price hike is effective immediately, and therefore, the 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders will become more expensive starting today. Commercial LPG cylinders are used by restaurants, hotels, catering services, and small industries, so cost pressures can affect companies in the hospitality sector. Among the stocks that may face pressure after the rise…
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Zack Snyder praises Huma Qureshi
01
Apr
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Zack Snyder praises Huma Qureshi

Filmmaker Zack Snyder recalled working with Bollywood actor Huma Qureshi in โ€˜Army of the Deadโ€™ and said she brings โ€˜pure brilliance on screenโ€™.Snyder directed the 2021 film, in which the actor essayed the role of Geeta. It released on Netflix. Also starring Ella Purnell and Dave Bautista, the film revolved around a group of mercenaries who take the ultimate gamble and venture into the quarantine zone in hopes of pulling off an impossible heist, following a zombie outbreak. ย  Also read: Disappearing for a while, says Hollywood star Zendaya Snyder shared a poster of the film, featuring Qureshi on his…
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